Sony Xperia Z2
| Sony Xperia Z2 | |
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| Manufacturer | Sony Mobile |
| publication | February 24, 2014 |
| predecessor | Xperia Z1 |
| Connected | Xperia M2 |
| successor | Xperia Z3 |
| Technical specifications | |
| display | 5.2 ″ diagonal 1080 × 1920 pixels , 424 ppi |
| Main camera | 20.7 MP with autofocus with F2.0 and (1 / 2.3-inch Exmor RS sensor) and HDR function as well as flash light ( LED ), video recording up to 2160p |
| Front camera | 2.2 MP, video recording up to 1080p |
| Operating system at launch | Google Android 4.4.2 KitKat with Sony UI |
| Current operating system | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
| System-on-a-chip | Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 |
| processor | 4 × 2.3 GHz |
| R.A.M. | 3 GB |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 330 |
| Internal memory | 16 GB (11 GB usable) |
| Memory card | up to 128 GB via microSD card |
| Sensors |
Accelerometer , proximity switch , photodetector , magnetometer , gyroscope |
| SAR value | |
| Connectivity | |
| Cellular networks | |
| Further radio connections | |
| connections |
Micro-USB , magnetic charging connector, 3.5 mm jack plug , lanyard support |
| accumulator | |
| Type | 3200 mAh Li-ion |
| Changeable | No |
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Talk time (according to manufacturer) |
Max. 19 hours |
| measures and weight | |
| Dimensions ( H × W × D ) | 147 mm × 73 mm × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 163 g |
| particularities | |
The Sony Xperia Z2 (codename Sirius ) was introduced on 24 February 2014 at MWC 2014 and is a full HD Android - smartphone from the Xperia series of the company Sony . The model sold in Germany has the type designation D6503 , which is Sony's World variant with LTE.
The device was delivered with Android version 4.4.2 KitKat , revised with the Sony UI . In November 2014, an update to version 4.4.4 was released, with which the Sony Xperia Z3 was launched shortly before . The Android version 5.0.2 Lollipop was released as an update in April 2015, in September 2015 the update to version 5.1.1 Lollipop was distributed. On April 9, 2016, Sony started handing out the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update.
Display
The Sony Xperia Z2 has a 5.2 inch (13.2 cm) Triluminos TFT display with a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels (approx. 424 ppi pixel density ) and a color space of 16 million colors. The integrated X-Reality for mobile image processor supports the GPU Adreno 330.
The touch screen also supports multi-touch - gestures with up to ten fingers.
camera
With the 1 / 2.3 inch Exmor RS for mobile , the camera is the third smartphone, after the Xperia Z and Xperia Z1, to allow HDR video recording. In addition, the 20.7 MP main camera - in addition to the 2.2 MP front camera - offers other features such as a flash with pulsating LED and photo light, autofocus , focusing and recording by tapping, geotagging , an image stabilizer, and red-eye reduction , Self-timer and face and smile detection. To improve the photo quality of the image sensor to a Sony G-lens optics with a diaphragm F 2.0 and a powerful was BIONZ - image processor supplements like him z. B. also have some Sony Alpha and NEX models.
design
The appearance of the Xperia Z2 was developed according to the OmniBalance concept, with the front or back and the edges (not the corners) coated with glass. The edges are framed by aluminum. At 8.2 mm thick, the Xperia Z2 is slightly thinner than the Xperia Z1.
Connectivity
The Xperia Z2 supports data transmission via WLAN with the common 802.11a / b / g / n / ac standard in the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band. NFC enables the transfer of data, for example by touching two NFC-enabled devices. One of the implementations of NFC are the SmartTags , which z. B. are offered by Sony. Settings and / or actions can be assigned to these “SmartTags” in different colors, thus simplifying device settings. Bluetooth 4.0 enables the use of Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth Smart .
strength
The case of the Xperia Z2 is, like its predecessor, the Xperia Z1, waterproof and dustproof according to the IP58 standard. This means that dust in harmful quantities and a 30-minute submergence in 1.5 m deep water does not cause any damage.
Smart accessories
Sony offers accessories for its smartphones that are essentially tailored to them, but mostly also work with other Android smartphones. His MN2 smartwatch has been around for some time , and the second generation SW2 has recently been launched. There are some apps in the PlayStore for these, with which various information, incoming messages and calls, MP3 player control, photo remote control and much more is possible. Furthermore, the stereo Bluetooth headset SBH50 and recently the successor SBH52 were presented. The specialty of the two headsets is that they can also display status messages and calls. As a special feature, the SBH52 can even be used as a mini phone without earphones, as it has a loudspeaker in the upper part and a microphone in the lower part like a small telephone receiver. This mini earphone with stereo headset was introduced with the Phablet Sony Xperia Z Ultra .
Evaluation and criticism
In expert tests such as B. the magazine " Connect " particularly praised the persistence and the good integration into the Sony ecosystem, but criticized the weak reception in the GSM network.
Web links
- Official site of Sony Mobile (english)
- Sony Mobile Official Website (German)
Individual evidence
- ↑ Software updates - Sony Xperia Z2 support (Germany) . Retrieved April 10, 2016.
- ↑ George: Sony Xperia Z2, Z3 and Z3 Compact are getting official Marshmallow. GSMArena.com news, accessed April 10, 2016 .
- ↑ Michael Peuckert: Connect Test Sony Xperia Z2. Connect , accessed on January 24, 2015 (German).
Main models: Xperia T and Xperia TX (2012) | Xperia Z (2013) | Xperia ZL (2013) | Xperia ZR (2013) | Xperia Z1 (2013) | Xperia Z2 (2014) | Xperia Z3 (2014) | Xperia Z3 + (2015) | Xperia Z5 (2015) | Xperia X and Xperia X Performance (2016) | Xperia XZ (2016) | Xperia XZs (2017) | Xperia XZ1 (2017) | Xperia XZ2 (2018) | Xperia XZ3 (2018) | Xperia 1 (2019) | Xperia 1 II (2020)
"Premium" series: Xperia Z5 Premium (2015) | Xperia XZ Premium (2017) | Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018)
"Ultra" series: Xperia Z Ultra (2013) | Xperia T2 Ultra (2014) | Xperia C5 Ultra (2015) | Xperia XA Ultra (2016) | Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) | Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018)
"Compact" series: Xperia Z1 Compact (2013) | Xperia Z3 Compact (2014) | Xperia Z5 Compact (2015) | Xperia X Compact (2016) | Xperia XZ1 Compact (2017) | Xperia XZ2 Compact (2018) | Xperia 5 (2019)
Middle class: Xperia M (2013) | Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Aqua (2014) | Xperia M4 Aqua (2015) | Xperia M5 (2015) | Xperia XA (2016) | Xperia XA1 and Xperia XA1 Plus (2017) | Xperia XA2 (2018) | Xperia 10 (2019) | Xperia 10 Plus (2019) | Xperia 10 II (2020)
Entry-level class: Xperia E (2013) | Xperia E1 (2014) | Xperia E3 (2014) | Xperia E4 and Xperia E4g (2015) | Xperia E5 (2016) | Xperia L1 (2017) | Xperia L2 (2018) | Xperia L3 (2019) | Xperia L4 (2020)